Haven't done a review in a while so please forgive me if this isn't up to par.First I'll start with the specs like I did when I received it.Specs from Orientusa's website 41.5mm case Sapphire Crystal 100m=330ftscrew down case back 13.75mm thick Non screw down time setting crownScrewed down 24 hr chapter ringIndependent GMT hand Lume markers/handsPower Reserve of 40hrsDateHand Winding and Hackable.

Ok now the review I'll try making this as unbias as I can.

The OS Seeker was one of those mini grail's I've lusted over the past couple of yrs I would see them onWUS, Youtube and even on Conjures wrist and thought man that is a really nice looking OS. The one thingthat was stopping me from buying was the price which I'll get back to that later. Next the pics I'm no Tim Temple so you planks are gonna have to like em

The case has a brushed and polished look to it. Polished bezel, polished and brushed lugs.The bracelet to has both polished and brushed links, which I was surprised to find out each oneis separate from one another.

The dial comes in two colors black with sliver hands and markers and a white dial with silver hands and markers. You can clearly see Orient took their time applying the markers and Power Reserve which stectches from the 10' O'clock to the 12 O'clock position if you tilt the watch you can see a thin polished strip on the PR same with the markers which are also brushed. The Red GMT hand is verynoticeable and features a lume arrow tip the lume on the watch is Ok not Seiko lumebright but it does the job.

The watch features two crowns the one at the 2 is the main crown that sets the time, date, & GMT handspeaking of the GMT some will call it a non true GMT? Now what exactly is a true GMT? Glad you asked.A true GMT like the Rolex GMT Master II uses a GMT hand that moves with the main hr and minute handwhile this one can be offset to ones desire time. In a Rolex GMT you keep the GMT hand at the same timewith the main hands. So lets say you went to London and you live in NYC the time is 10:30PM. You get to Londonand know your 5 hrs ahead (3:30AM) of NY you simple pull the crown out to the second position (Smellody please correct me here if I'm wrong)? And move the main hr hand in one hr increments while the GMT hand shows NY time.This GMT works like the (ETA 2893-2) which is the opposite way but the gmt hand clicks in one hr increments whichyou can hear and feel. You read the third timezone by unscrewing the crown at the 4 O'clock and turn it in either direction. The main crown in non Screwed down hence its 100m wr.

Now I'll give you may pros and cons of the watch. First the cons. I'll start with the bracelet which is good for the price but I believe this is where Orient cheapened it a little the first thing is they went with standard pins instead of screws and second it feels to light and has a little tinny feel. The end links are actually separated from the braceletso if you get one make sure not to lose them. My second con is the lume yes it works but I'd like to see Seiko Lumbrite or some super luminova. I don't believe Orient is using any of these? If they are they need to apply more. Now the prosThe watch has a great sporty/dress look to it and will go with just about anything like a business suite, t-shirt and jeans or even just wearing your underwear eating Cheetos while looking at Ryan Johnson (If that's your cup of tea). The Sapphire crystal is amazing so clear and clean and the GMT does its Job. If there's one thing I would love to see Orient do and its probably won'thappen even though Seiko Owns 50% of the company, Is a OS or even a Royal Orient with a Spring Drive movement of courseit would be out of my price range but still would look cool. Oh Price the watch retails at $1,100 but can be had for less I was fortune enough to find a Ebay seller willing to take my second offer.

Now would I recommend this watch yes if you wanted an Automatic GMT, in house movement, sapphire crystaland didn't want to spend $7k on a Rolex however if you wanted something more upscale with a true GMT movement then yes I would suggest the Rolex Explorer II or GMT Master II. The Orient Star Star Seeker is a Poor Mans Rolex Explorer IIwithout the Rolex price. Thanks for reading and looking. Bonus Pic

I've never felt like I truly belonged here and I believe it's time I move on.

When I bought my Polaris a few weeks ago i may have jumped the gun. I want the lume! This watch can be had for about 100 bucks over the Polaris. I have a job where the phone can ring at 3am, and it would be cool to know the time to get a bearing. (It is actually an office with a bed). I also know that at 3am the lume may be dead anyway. I do like the leather band over the metal one on this one.

biglove wrote:Nice review. Bracelets is where Orient and Seiko have repeatedly disappointed me.

I couldn't agree more if they added more heft and screws it would be killer timepiece but the price would probably have to be at $1,800 instead of $1,100. Quick question if you own one are the SeikoSarb bracelets like this too?

I've never felt like I truly belonged here and I believe it's time I move on.

biglove wrote:Nice review. Bracelets is where Orient and Seiko have repeatedly disappointed me.

I couldn't agree more if they added more heft and screws it would be killer timepiece but the price would probably have to be at $1,800 instead of $1,100. Quick question if you own one are the SeikoSarb bracelets like this too?

Have owned three Sumos and a couple of SAR series. Hollow end pieces, bracelets all are the weak points on them all. In the SARBs, poor fit to the case. The clasp on the SARs is pitiful.

biglove wrote:Nice review. Bracelets is where Orient and Seiko have repeatedly disappointed me.

I couldn't agree more if they added more heft and screws it would be killer timepiece but the price would probably have to be at $1,800 instead of $1,100. Quick question if you own one are the SeikoSarb bracelets like this too?

Have owned three Sumos and a couple of SAR series. Hollow end pieces, bracelets all are the weak points on them all. In the SARBs, poor fit to the case. The clasp on the SARs is pitiful.

Very surprised to hear that since so many call the SAR series a poor mans GS. Well at least I can always buy leather or a rubber strap for the Sumo and SAR.

I've never felt like I truly belonged here and I believe it's time I move on.